Associate Penetration Testers

The Aquarium; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 67.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Aquarium in Sydney, NSW is seeking enthusiastic Associate Penetration Testers to join our cybersecurity team. You will support security assessments across applications, networks, infrastructure and cloud environments in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes identifying vulnerabilities, documenting risks and providing remediation recommendations alongside senior testers. A 12-month fixed-term contract offers a pathway to OSCP-focused development and practical security exposure.

Qualifikationen

• Degree, diploma or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, IT or a related field.
• Must be actively studying towards OSCP with plan to sit exam within six months.
• OSCP or equivalent certification advantageous, but commitment to OSCP essential.

Aufgaben

• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across applications, networks, infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Identify, validate and document vulnerabilities, attack paths and security risks.
• Use industry-standard tools to conduct security assessments and support senior testers.
• Prepare technical reports outlining findings, risk ratings and remediation recommendations.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and penetration testing techniques.

Kenntnisse

Networking basics

Operating systems

Web technologies

Security vulnerabilities

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Kali Linux

OWASP Top 10

Scripting basics

Ausbildung

Cybersecurity degree

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Jobbeschreibung

We're looking for enthusiastic and technically minded Associate Penetration Testers to join our cybersecurity team.

The successful candidates will support security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and help organisations strengthen their security posture across applications, networks, infrastructure and cloud environments.

Job: Associate Penetration Testers
Location: Sydney, NSW
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Contract: 12-month fixed-term
Salary: $75k package (incl super)

Responsibilities

• Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across applications, networks, infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Identify, validate and document vulnerabilities, attack paths and security risks.
• Use industry-standard tools to conduct security assessments and support senior testers.
• Prepare technical reports outlining findings, risk ratings and remediation recommendations.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and penetration testing techniques.

Key Skills & Experience

• Foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, web technologies and common security vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit and Kali Linux.
• Understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common attack techniques.
• Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash or PowerShell desirable.
• Practical security experience through CTFs, bug bounties, home labs, internships or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing penetration testing skills.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree, diploma or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, IT or a related field.
• Must be actively studying towards the OSCP certification, with a clear plan to sit the exam within the next six months.
• An OSCP or equivalent certification is advantageous, but commitment to achieving the OSCP is essential.